SLFP split on 18th amendment
The SLFP high command debated for six hours upto almost midnight yesterday whether they should support the 18th amendment that seeks to clip the President's power to dissolve Parliament.

Several influential party seniors are reported to have urged President Kumaratunga to support an amended version of the government draft.

The government draft suggests that the President be prevented from dissolving Parliament if the Prime Minister is from another party unless she gets his approval.

A section of the PA has suggested that the party approve an amendment that prevents the President form dissolving Parliament unless the party in power loses its majority and no other party can form the government.

President Kumaratunga is expected to make known her position at the party's 51st anniversary celebrations in Kandy today.

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